Regions
Colliers Launches Student Housing Group
Colliers International plans to capitalize on growing demand in the student housing market with the creation of its National Student Housing Group.
David Woodward Forms CompassRock Real Estate LLC
After a career providing leadership and strategic vision to Laramar Group and Archstone, David Woodward has formed a new property management firm, CompassRock Real Estate LLC.
TODAY'S DEALS: UDR/MetLife JV Completes $630M NYC Acquisition
UDR/MetLife complete a $630 joint venture acquisition in New York; Beech Street Capital closes 2011 with $2.2 billion in multifamily financing; and Walker & Dunlop supplies a $24.7 million refi under Fannie Mae Early Rate Lock.
Encore Wins Financing for Next Apartment Project
Encore Multi-Family LLC has closing on the financing for the its next ground-up development project, a garden-style apartment property in the Denver suburb of Thornton.
Montana’s Franklin School Apartments Revitalized
Franklin School Apartments, a Great Falls, Mont. affordable multifamily property whose history dates to the early years of the 20th century, has benefited from energy-efficient upgrades, thanks to a financing solution recommended by Columbus, Ohio-based Lancaster Pollard Mortgage Co.
TODAY'S DEALS: MetLife Buys Chicago Tower from LYND
LYND sells a luxury tower to MetLife; IPA closes two sales in Florida; and NorthMarq arranges a construction loan.
Poll Finds that Americans May Still Favor Homeownership
Despite the housing and economic crisis, owning a home is still a part of the American dream, at least according to a national poll of 1,500 likely voters.
TODAY'S DEALS: Colonial Properties Buys Class A Community in Raleigh
Colonial Properties Trust buys a 350-unit community in Raleigh; Phoenix Realty Group acquires a 288-unit property in California; and Arbor funds the first FHA-insured loan with HUD’s new multifamily documents.
Multifamily REITs Looking Forward to Strong 2012
Moody’s Investors Service reports that the future looks good for REITs that specialize in multifamily properties.
Today's Deals: Northwestern Mutual Sells Ann Arbor Asset
Northwestern Mutual sells an Ann Arbor asset; Equity Residential sells a 432-unit property in Virginia; and Dominion America Realty closes a loan modification and finance restructure.